Rock Around the Region with Samantha Knight

Rock Around the Region with Samantha Knight

Join Samantha Knight every Sunday night at 8 as she discovers the hottest bands in the South East United States with great tunes, interviews and in-studio performances!

If your band would like consideration to appear on Rock Around the Region with Samantha Knight, please contact Samantha at samantha@z975.com

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Tuesday, November 26, 201911/26/2019

Autumn Lies Buried – Part 2

More with Autumn Lies Buried as we dig into the new album. Show news on Goodbye June, FEVER, and Of Serpents. Plus the…

Wednesday, November 20, 201911/20/2019

Autumn Lies Buried – Part 1

Autumn Lies Buried has a new member and new tunes and is the guest of honor. Check out the debut of…

Wednesday, November 13, 201911/13/2019

Goodbye June – Part 2

Part two with Goodbye June including an exclusive acoustic performance. You’ll also hear from Clint Lowery, Another Lost Year, The Grave Denial, Kiss Kiss Bang, Shallow Side, Up…

Wednesday, November 6, 201911/06/2019

Goodbye June – Part 1

Goodbye June is my guest, complete with an exclusive acoustic performance. I have BRAND new tunes from Another Lost Year and Sevendust‘s Clint Lowery and you’ll…

Wednesday, October 30, 201910/30/2019

FEVER – Part 3

The final part of my chat with FEVER gets weird. Huge show news for Kiss Kiss Bang, a throwback from Goodbye June and we pay…

Wednesday, October 23, 201910/23/2019

FEVER – Part 2

After a week off, RATR is back with a new episode and part two of my chat with FEVER. We’ll…

Wednesday, October 9, 201910/09/2019

FEVER – Part 1

Meet FEVER in part one of their chat. Plus news on EMERGE, Of Serpents, Reverend Jack, and The Pleading. The latest from Lights of Marfa, a throwback…

Wednesday, October 2, 201910/02/2019

3 Minutes to Live – Part 3

The third and final installment of my chat with 3 Minutes To Live along with an update since they’ve been here, including…

Wednesday, September 25, 201909/25/2019

3 Minutes to Live – Part 2

Check out the second part of my chat with Nashville metalers, 3 Minute to Live. Plus an update on an…

Wednesday, September 18, 201909/18/2019

3 Minutes to Live – Part 1

3 Minutes To Live is my guest and part one of our conversation comes your way tonight. Show news for The Other…

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